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Silky Egg Drop Corn Soup with Goji Berries

A quick, creamy, and comforting Chinese soup made with sweet corn, silky egg ribbons, and a lightly thickened broth. Ready in just 15 minutes—perfect for busy days!
Course Soup
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 131kcal

Ingredients

  • 300 g corn about 2 ears
  • 1 egg
  • 10 –15 pieces goji berries
  • 30 g cornstarch 2–3 tablespoons
  • 15 g white sugar or rock sugar 1–2 tablespoons
  • 500 –600ml water

Instructions

Prepare the corn kernels

  • Wash the corn, then slice off the kernels with a knife (or use pre-shelled corn). Chop the kernels finely.
  • Tip: For a smoother texture, blend the chopped corn for 10 seconds in a blender — keeping a few chunks for added texture.

Boil the corn to release flavor

  • Add the chopped corn and water to a pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Skim off any white foam that forms after boiling — this keeps the soup clear and clean in taste.

Season and cook

  • Add the sugar and stir well. Simmer over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until the corn is fully cooked.

Thicken the soup

  • Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with an equal amount of cold water. Slowly add the slurry to the soup in 2–3 batches, stirring gently after each addition until the soup reaches your desired thickness (like yogurt or slightly thinner).

Add goji berries and egg

  • Add the goji berries.
  • Beat the egg in a bowl, then slowly pour it into the soup in a thin stream while gently stirring in a clockwise motion 2–3 times to create silky egg ribbons. Stir very gently to avoid breaking them.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg